Lead Planner (HVDC Projects)

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an experienced Lead Planner with a strong background in planning and scheduling complex EPC, HVDC, or large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Primavera P6, advanced project scheduling methodologies, and proven experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams, customers, and consortium partners. The candidate should be capable of developing project schedules from concept through execution while ensuring alignment with contractual and project delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated project schedules for complex turnkey HVDC and consortium projects during bid, reference, and execution phases.
- Create detailed project schedules from first principles when no reference schedule is available.
- Perform schedule analysis, forecasting, and recovery planning using industry-standard planning techniques.
- Continuously monitor project progress and update schedules based on actual performance, risks, and project constraints.
- Conduct critical path analysis, variance analysis, milestone trend analysis (MTA), and S-curve reporting.
- Coordinate schedule alignment with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, construction, clients, and consortium partners.
- Support contract management activities by identifying schedule-related risks, delays, and claims impacts.
- Prepare and present internal and external planning reports, management dashboards, and project performance updates.
- Ensure compliance with project planning standards, governance processes, and customer requirements.
- Support resource planning and workload forecasting across project execution phases.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Education

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree, Technician, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Experience

- Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or project management.
- Experience in HVDC, power transmission, EPC, energy, industrial, or large infrastructure projects preferred.
- Proven experience supporting complex turnkey or consortium-based projects.

Technical Skills

- Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 (Spring P6).
- Strong understanding of project scheduling and execution methodologies.
- Advanced knowledge of: Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Network Planning
- Variance Analysis
- Milestone Trend Analysis (MTA)
- S-Curve Reporting
- Resource Planning and Loading
- Schedule Recovery Planning
- Baseline Management

- Experience in project execution and schedule performance monitoring.
- Strong reporting and analytical capabilities.

Language Skills

- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Very good German language skills (B2/C1 level preferred).

Other Requirements

- Willingness to travel for business purposes (approximately 10-20%).
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in international and cross-functional project teams.
- Strong problem-solving, coordination, and organizational skills.